Part 1: Teaching the Art of Fly Fishing
There are a number of best practices to abide by when it comes to teaching a new angler the ways of fly fishing and we hope to prepare you to do so through this blog.
3 Must Have Summer Dry Flies
Summer in Colorado means one thing, dry fly fishing. Regardless of where you're fishing, having the right fly can make all the difference. So, Even if you’re new to fly tying, the following patterns aren’t terribly difficult to imitate.
4 Reasons Fly Fishing is Good for You
Once you give it a shot, you quickly find yourself recognizing the hidden benefits that come from ditching your fast-paced lifestyle, immersing yourself in nature and being a part of something you can’t control the outcome of. Here are four health benefit
Guide To Fly Fishing Warm Water
Although the exact water temperature threshold is grey and often debated, there’s no argument that when the water gets too warm, trout become stressed due to the decrease in dissolved oxygen in the water.
5 Tips for Fishing Spring Runoff
No river fishes the same year round so odds are; you’re not going to be able to fish your favorite riffle or pool during runoff. You are going to have to forget what you know about the river and find the soft spots
Preparing to Go Fly Fishing
As I was preparing for my most recent weekend fishing trip, here is the list I pulled together of the gear that I packed with a little info/stories on why I made sure to include it with the gear I brought.
Tour of the South Platte
One of the great things about the South Platte is the ability to fish numerous sections of water with each having its own unique set of characteristics.
The Grape Escape
Our trip to the Grape Creek, dubbed the "Grape Escape" by fellow FlyCaster Josh Ryon, was a huge success!